Recipes by Suzanne LeMaire
Suzanne’s Pecan Fingers (Sandies)
An old family recipe from Fayetteville NC that was graciously shared. This is a memory maker cookie – excellent for Christmas gift giving and sharing with friends and family. A great party snack.  Ingredients 1 stick butter (8 tablespoons) 2 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup pecans ...
Read moreBeef Vegetable Casserole
This could be called comfort food. Ingredients 1 lbs ground beef 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 package seasoned oriental vegetables 2 packages cornbread mix and required ingredients salt, red and black pepper and garlic powder to taste 1 tbsp oil for browning Directions Step 1 Brown meat and ...
Read moreShrimp Pilaf Rice Cooker (Hitachi) Style
This is an easy dish to prepare directly in your rice cooker. Tastes like it took all day to prepare. Sausage maybe added to the dish. Ingredients 2 cups rice, uncooked 1 can beef broth 1 onion, chopped fine 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 (4 oz) can mushrooms 1 can ...
Read moreCrabmeat Au-Gratin III
A classic Crabmeat Au Gratin dish. French bread and salad. This is a WOW meal. Ingredients 1 stalk celery, chopped 1/4 stick butter 1 cup white onions, chopped 1 cup green onions (scallions), chopped 1/4 cup flour 1 (13 oz) can evaporated milk 2 egg yolks 1 tsp salt 1/2 ...
Read moreGreen Rice
An excellent, low-fat dish. Ingredients 2 cups rice, raw 2/3 cup bell pepper, chopped 1 cup green onion tops 1/2 cup parsley, minced 1/4 cup corn oil 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tbsp red pepper 2 cups beef or chicken bouillon or 2 cups water and ...
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Broccoli Casserole
You gotta love this broccoli dish, even if you don’t like the green vegetable. Thanks D Dill for this one. Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs broccoli, cut up 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp pimento, chopped 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1/3 cup cheese cracker crumbled ...
Read moreSimple Cabbage Rolls
This is a classic Cajun dish that can be frozen. Prepare a large batch to be enjoyed over and over again. Ingredients 1 lbs ground beef (or half beef and half pork) 1/2 cup onions, chopped salt and pepper to taste 3/4 cup uncooked rice 1 large head of cabbage ...
Read moreStuffed Bell Peppers II
As classic as Cajun comes. Stuffed bell peppers are a wonderful treat for Cajuns and their guests. Ingredients 6 bell peppers 1 stick butter 1 onion, chopped fine 1/2 cup green onions 1 (4 oz) can mushrooms with stems and pieces 1/4 cup Romano and Parmesan cheese 2 cups cooked ...
Read moreEasy Eggnog
...My husband’s favorite growing up. As we are now older, we can add bourbon to this this drink or leave the liquor out and all can enjoy. Ingredients 2 pints vanilla ice cream, softened 1 quart commercial dairy eggnog 1/2 cup bourbon Directions Step 1 Mix all of the above. ...
Read moreSpinach-Artichoke-Crab Casserole
This is a wonderful party or wedding dip. Serve in a hollowed-out sourdough bread bowl with chips or miniature bread pieces. Ingredients 1 stick butter 2 packages spinach, frozen and chopped 1 large can artichokes 6 oz cream cheese 2 small cans crabmeat 1 pint sour cream 1/2 cup onion, ...
Read moreBrisket Smoked á la Oven
Although it appears that this dish is time consuming, it hardly needs any attention once it starts to bake. The flavor of this dish makes it worth the effort. Ingredients liquid smoke red and or black pepper salt to taste paprika to taste garlic salt to taste celery salt to ...
Read moreBloody Mary
...Great Party Drink! Ingredients 8 ounces lemon juice 5 ounces Worcestershire 14 ounces Heinz ketchup 1 quart vodka Tomato juice to make one gallon Celery sticks or pickled string beans for garnish Tabasco if desired Directions Step 1 Mix well, garnish and call friends to have a party. Share this: ...
Read moreSandra’s Punch
This great punch as a delicious flavor. Try both the alcoholic and non-alcoholic version for holiday parties or fun times. Ingredients 6 ounces frozen lemonade 6 ounces frozen orange juice 1 large can unsweetened pineapple juice chilled 1 bottle Sauterne or Rhine wine chilled Or substitute for alcohol 2 ginger ...
Read moreDayton’s Holiday Punch
...Great drink for Christmas, New Year or any festive party. Ingredients equal amounts of Champagne and Ginger Ale orange sherbet 1 small jar of cherries Directions Step 1 Combine equal amounts of champagne and ginger ale. Add scoops of the orange sherbet to taste and a small jar of cherries. ...
Read moreBanana Pudding II
A classic childhood favorite. Ingredients 2 cups sugar 6 tbsp cornstarch 4 cups milk 3 tbsp vanilla 2 tbsp vanilla 2 beaten egg yolks vanilla wafers sliced bananas banana flavor optional Directions Step 1 Combine all ingredients except the vanilla wafers and bananas. Cook over low heat until the mixture ...
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